The Snowball Derby has produced decades of memorable moments, legendary winners and some of the biggest accomplishments in short-track racing. 

Since the inaugural race in 1968, drivers have competed at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, for a chance to add their names to one of Super Late Model racing's most prestigious winner lists.

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Rich Bickle Jr. holds the record for the most Snowball Derby victories, while NASCAR stars Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott are among the drivers who have won the event multiple times. Stephen Nasse won the 2025 Snowball Derby, adding another name to the event's history.

Here are the all-time Snowball Derby records and notable milestones to know.

Who Has The Most Snowball Derby Wins?

Rich Bickle Jr. holds the record with five Snowball Derby victories. He won in 1990, 1991, 1996, 1998 and 1999, establishing a record that no other driver has matched.

Ty Majeski, Kyle Busch and several other drivers have won the event twice, but Bickle remains the only five-time winner in Snowball Derby history.

Snowball Derby Winners With Multiple Victories

The following drivers have won the Snowball Derby at least twice.

Who Is The Youngest Snowball Derby Winner?

Chase Elliott holds the distinction of being the youngest Snowball Derby winner. He won the race in 2011 at 16 years old, beginning a list of accomplishments that would later include success at NASCAR's highest levels. Elliott returned to victory lane at the Snowball Derby in 2015 for his second win. 

Who Was The First Woman To Win The Snowball Derby?

Tammy Jo Kirk became the first woman to win the Snowball Derby in 1994. Johanna Long followed in 2010, becoming the second female driver to win the prestigious event.

Both victories remain notable milestones in the race's history.

Who Won The Most Recent Snowball Derby?

Stephen Nasse won the 2025 Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway, earning his first victory in the event. Nasse had previously started from the pole in 2019, but he was disqualified that year in post-race technical inspection. 

His 2025 victory added another chapter to the history of the race, which has featured drivers from grassroots short-track racing as well as competitors who went on to achieve success in NASCAR.

Who Won The First Snowball Derby?

Wayne Niedecken won the inaugural Snowball Derby in 1968. He returned to victory lane in 1970, making him one of the earliest multiple-time winners of the event.

Since then, the Snowball Derby has grown into a major annual gathering for Super Late Model competitors, with drivers traveling to Pensacola to compete for one of the sport's most coveted victories.

Complete List Of Snowball Derby Winners

The following list includes every Snowball Derby winner through the 2025 running.

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